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Flowering White Jasmine Bonsai Tree

by Bonsai Boy

Regular price
$ 44.95

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Special Shipping Note: USA shipping only. Live trees like this one ship on Tuesdays to avoid being held in transit by the shipping carrier over the weekend. Orders after 10am ET Tuesdays will ship the following Tuesday.

Description

The Jasmine is a bushy vine which we have trained into tree form. It has shiny dark leaves and fragrant white flowers. The waxy snow white flowers are about 1" across, borne in clusters of 3-12 and intensely fragrant. They fade to pink as they age. The White Jasmine blooms throughout the summer and almost continuously in warm climates. Great indoor bonsai.

FAQs

Will I kill it?Maybe, but probably not. Kids and pets are much harder to keep alive, so if you’ve ever had one of them you’ll be fine. Most bonsai and dwarf trees we sell need little more than sun & water.

When will my Bonsai ship?

Your tree will ship on Mondays or Tuesday to avoid being held in-transit by the carrier over the weekend.

If your order is placed after 1 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, your order MAY be shipped the FOLLOWING Monday. We will use our best efforts to deliver your live tree by the end of the current week.

How will my Bonsai ship?

Your Bonsai is packed using the finest packaging materials available to assure that your live tree and products are not damaged by the carrier while in transit. Please ensure the delivery address you provide is accurate including Company, Apartment, Suite and Floor numbers as applicable.

If you provide a valid email address, a tracking number will be sent to that address after the close of business on the day your order is shipped.

Care Instructions

White Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is a species of flowering plant in the milkweed family, Apocynaceae, which is native to eastern and southeastern Asia, into Japan, Korea, southern China, and Vietnam. Common names include Star Jasmine, Confederate Jasmine, and Trader's Compass. Trachelospermum jasminoides is an evergreen woody vine that we have trained into tree form. It has shiny dark leaves and white flowers. The leaves are opposite, oval to lanceolate, with an entire margin and an acuminate apex. The waxy snow white flowers are about 1" across with a tube-like corolla opening out into five petal-like lobes borne in clusters of 3-12 and intensely fragrant. They fade to pink as they age. The fruit is a slender follicle containing numerous seeds. The White Jasmine blooms throughout the summer and almost continuously in warm climates. The White Jasmine is often used for its valuable perfume oil which is extracted from the steam distilled or tinctured flowers and used in high end perfumery. In a dilute form, tinctured flowers are much used in Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai incenses. Authentic Thai Jasmine rice is made by steeping 20 flowers in a litre of water overnight and then using the strained water to cook long grain rice.

How To Take Proper Care Of Your Indoor Bonsai Tree

Bonsai is the reproduction of natural tree forms in miniature. This art form has its origin in Japan and China where it has been practiced for centuries. Bonsai are grown in pots and are totally dependent on you for their care.

With proper care, your bonsai will remain healthy, beautiful and miniature for many years to come. Since your bonsai is a living miniature tree, it will increase in beauty as it matures through the years. The instructions below are just the basics and, therefore, we recommend that you purchase one of the many fine books available on the subject.

PLACEMENT SPRING, SUMMER & FALLThe White Jasmine will thrive indoors in high light and appreciates being kept outdoors during the spring and summer. When night time temperatures drop below 45 degrees we suggest that you place the tree on a windowsill or on a table in front of one.

PLACEMENT WINTEROnce nightly lows begin approaching the 40 degree mark, it is time to bring your indoor bonsai inside. The ideal indoor location is on a window sill facing south. An east or west exposure is second best. A northern exposure will work, but will necessitate the use of "grow lights" to provide sufficient light to keep your bonsai healthy. Four to six hours of sunlight per day should suffice. If you can provide more, so much the better.

WATERINGThe watering of your bonsai must never be neglected. Apply water before the soil appears dry -- never allow the soil to become completely dry. It is a good idea to use a moisture meter until you get to know the requirements of your bonsai tree. Water should be applied until it begins running out of the holes in the bottom of your pot. It doesn’t really matter “how” you water your tree, but rather that when you are finished the tree has been well watered.

HUMIDITYDuring the cold months, when your bonsai is inside, we recommend placing it in a shallow tray filled with a layer of gravel with water added. This provides extra moisture around the tree as the water evaporates and reduces the amount of moisture lost to modern heating systems.

FERTILIZINGFertilizing is also necessary if your bonsai is to remain healthy and beautiful. Since your bonsai is growing in such a small amount of soil it is necessary to replenish the soil's supply of nutrients periodically. Any general-purpose liquid fertilizer will do fine and is available at most garden centers. We suggest that fertilizers be used at half their recommended strength. Fertilizer should be applied at least once a month except during winter. Your bonsai will also respond well to foliar feeding, with a water-soluble fertilizer applied every other month as a spray.

TRAININGThis brief explanation of basic care does not cover training. Training deals with the art of bonsai and should be thoroughly understood before undertaking -- or left to a professional. However, most of the true bonsai trees you find have already been through their training period, thus requiring only periodic trimming and pinching to remain miniature.

TRIMMING & PINCHINGTrimming and pinching keep your tree miniature. Pinch and trim back the new growth to the farthest safe point. Never should all of the new growth be removed. A little should be left to sustain the health of the tree. Tropical and sub-tropical trees used for bonsai will require periodic pinching and trimming throughout the year. Since different trees grow at different rates, it is necessary to evaluate each tree’s rate of growth and adjust your trimming and pinching to accommodate it.

INSECTS & DISEASESSince your bonsai is a tree in miniature, it can be treated for insects and diseases the same as any other tree. If you discover any insects or diseases, visit our website where you will be able to obtain the necessary products to eliminate the problem.